On-Call Professional Land Surveyor Services for Visalia Engineering Development

The City of Visalia is requesting proposals for on-call professional land surveyor services for the Engineering Development Services Division, with proposals due November 19, 2026, and a non-mandatory teleconference scheduled for October 28, 2026. Up to three consultants will be selected. A local-vendor preference of 5 points applies to proposers maintaining a Tulare County business address for at least six months.

Respondents must be California-licensed professional surveyors. The scope encompasses final map review, easement document review, legal description writing, boundary surveys, and other surveying-related tasks on an as-needed basis. Consultants must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1 million and submit fee structures under separate sealed cover, reflecting hourly rates by employee classification with all overhead costs and services included; the City will not reimburse consultant expenses for lodging or meals related to travel.

The initial contract term is 12 months, renewable annually at the City's option and upon mutually agreeable terms for up to four additional one-year periods. Contract commencement is anticipated in January 2027.

Evaluation criteria are proposal thoroughness (25 points), knowledge and expertise of personnel and firm qualifications (40 points), understanding of project requirements (20 points), past performance and references (10 points), and local-vendor preference (5 points). The City Council is anticipated to award the contract in December 2026.

Written questions are due November 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Proposals must include one unbound original, four copies, and one digital copy on USB, due by 1:00 p.m. on November 19, 2026.